Safety Recall NHTSA · 85E034000 Reported November 5, 1985

Equipment:speed control

Q: What is recall 85E034000?

NHTSA recall 85E034000 was issued by J.c. Whitney Co. on November 5, 1985. It addresses: Equipment:speed control. The recall affects approximately 11,889 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

J.c. Whitney Co. · N/A · 11,889 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

85E034000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

J.c. Whitney Co.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

11,889

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

November 5, 1985

Defect Summary

The cruise control causes the throttle actuator to stick preventing the disengagement of the throttle. consequence of defect: if this occurs, the vehicle would accelerate without control and further, upon restarting the vehicle, the defect may cause rapid acceleration of the vehicle. In either case a crash could occur without warning.

Corrective Action

Replace unit with a new equivalent unit or refund the purchase price.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized J.c. Whitney Co. dealer and reference recall ID 85E034000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 85E034000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 85E034000?

NHTSA recall 85E034000 was issued by J.c. Whitney Co. on November 5, 1985. It addresses: Equipment:speed control. The recall affects approximately 11,889 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized J.c. Whitney Co. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 85E034000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.